Evening Star Newspaper, October 1, 1927, Page 23

REAL ESTATE.’ FURNISHING THE HOME Conducted for The Star BY ELIZABETH STETSON AND GENEVIEVE HENDRICKS A Victorian Library. BY ELIZABETH STETSON. This of the large red brick Washington, buil veek we find ourselves in houses of en 1 about the etown, near d and spacious as not as beautiful sessing their delicately ‘These are the ear v Every one knows them. been considered ol S| been despised and many years, but now, of past sty] inside those large rooms, with ceflings, two fireplaces and tall win- dows which come almost to the floor, recapture the space and leisure of our cities’ life in the “forties.” The library we are describing is a smaller room behind and opening off the living room. This has only one E £ i | chimney " is plain. ith a white marble mantel pening with the graceful %0 characteristic of this wall on either side of the The wall to the fireplace framing arch th: period. right has two long windows, while the ix(-st of the space is occupied by book the low sill vhere the line helves running n height to the ceilin of meeting is Softenc a_deep and beautifully curving cornice. These win- dows are draped in simple lines from celling to floor, slightly looped back s. |4t the sides, a treatment which is per- _|fect for this type of room. The svall opposite this has a door at one side and book shelves over the rest of the |} surface, while the wall opposite the mantel has a_pair of double doors in the center. The space on either side . |of these doors is plain, and a table group and desk balance each other on their respective sides. The woodwork of the room is gray- white and the walls are a soft shade of nile green. The overdraperies are of plain jonquil vellow silk and the glass curtains of fine white net. The entire floor space is covered by a plain rur, the color of which is one of the (Continued on Twenty-sixth Page.) E‘IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIlIlIIIIIIlIIllllllI|IflIII|IIII!I!IIIlIIlIIIHIIIIIIIIlIlIIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlI!IIIImlll||IIIIIIIIlIIIIIlIlIlIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIIIg Chevy Chase, D. C. dining room: pal, pprtor, library and din rorch ry ‘ary has open fireplace at one end, and of back staircase from Kitchen to eecond bath, and large square hall on second floor: attic over entire oor; four 0 fains servants room: servant’s bath in basement: garage at rear of lot: ‘shrub- 'y and many evergreens. In one of the best locations in Chevy Chase D. C.. convenlent to stores. ar the public school and library. Very atiractive” arfangement of reception E Danty between Gining cocth god lacks 3715 MORRISON ST. nuun|luuuuInmlnummmmmmmmlmnmmmnmmwmnnmmmmu ¢ Wonderful Home Values Not Found Elsewhere in Chevy Chase Worth $2,000 to $3,000 More EXHIBIT HOME 4609 Norwood Drive CHEVY CHASE TERRACE ‘An Exclusive Restricted Community Overlooking Chevy Chase Golf Course Delightful new detached Colonial and English homes with separate garages, near Bradley Lane, west of Wisconsin Avenue, fronting on 100-ft. Norwood Drive—only 15 minutes from the heart of the city. Schools, stores, churches and transportation facilities serve the conven- ience of residents of this charming community. 3 Spacious Bedrooms Living Room 16x24 ft. Ample Wardrobe Closets Tiled Bath, Built-in Tub, Shower and Fixtures Tiled Guest Lavatory Bright Kitchen, Pantry Dry Concrete Cellar Only $13,50 Finest Oak Floors Quaint Open Fireplace Artistic Decoration Large Covered Porch Separate Garage Large Lot 50x132 ft. Landscaped Grounds Latest Equipment Easy Terms OPEN AND LIGHTED UNTIL 9 PM. HOW TO GET THERE Drive out Connecticut Avenue to Bradley Lane, west to Wisconsin Avenue, south to Norwood Drive; or motor out Wisconsin Avenue to Norwood Drive, about 15 minutes from the heart of the city. «x CAFRITZ M. 9080 Ownen and Bullden of Commumuel THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON, D. €., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, I NEW ENGLISH TYPE HOME NEAR ROCK CREEK PARK. I A large stone house of English de- sign has just been completed on'a large plot at the corner of Thirty- first street and Broad Branch ro overlooking Rock Creek Park, for N and Mrs. Louis B. Montfort, who now are occupying the place as their resi- dence. Adjoining this new home is another large house, also just com- pleted, which was built for T. F. Schneider, Washington real estate operator, the brother of Mrs. Mont- fort, The Montfort home is of rubble stone construction, with all openings in the facades trimmed in limestone, and has a variegated slate roof. The Near Rock Creek and Forest Hi tory, firat other bath, filll Vieeping Dorch. Ine. roof: by B e o Rty 1 mown fral flower: City o “eonveniences. " Gill Automatic 01l Barner. Must See to Appreciate. Try and Beat It at My Price. Phone Main 288 or Clev. 803-W interior is finished in walnut and the interior walis are of rough plaster of various tints. A feature of the house is its living room, whi ac 4 The ;(‘)mold(‘r house is of design with heavy tile roof, i windows, some of which are set in groups, and over the porte cochere, at the front of the house, is found an ornamental entablature. Both houses have grounds approximately designed by Frederick B. Pyle_and were built by the Willlam P. Lips- comb Co. i s Adoption Is Legalized. Justice Bafley of the District Su- preme Court vesterday legalized the adoption of Billle B. Moore, 4 years old, by Ceclle B. Wilson. The boy's name was changed to Billie B. Wilson. Atterneys Katz and Young appeared 1927. REAL WIVES GET DECREES. Justice Siddons yesterday granted an interlocutory decree of absolute divorce to Mrs. Mary C. Rock against George P. Rock. They were married September 11, 1922. Attorneys Whelan & O'Connell appeared for Mrs. Rock. An interlocutory decree of absolute divorce was granted by Justice Balley in favor of Mrs Marguerite L. Breen against John A. RBreen, jr. The parties were married April 21, 1910. Attorneys Howard and Marye repre- nent the fe ESTATE. MO"C T}lan a Flne HO‘JSC A Real Home 910 Sixteenth Street N.W.. Open Sunday for the Delight of Those Who Appreciate and Demand Life’s Finer Things Inspect These New Homes 1607-9-11 A St. N.E. ONE LEFT rooms. tiled bath. h.wh. elec- mun jront and tear porchos. hard- builtin _ refrigerators. hot-water " heater: arage n . 865 monthly. ineludin n will pay you te lool REALTORS 3 K STREET - MAIN10! 1 an |numa ut these homes. LACY & BELT Bullders and Owners 493 G 8t. S.W. Tel. Fr. 8068 two acres in size. The homes were | for the foster mother. New Modern Homes GALLAUDET PARK 150-Foot Lots 7,150 Easy Terms Sample House 1139 Oates St. N.E. Open Daily and Sunday Representative on Premizces 6 rooms and bath, h.-w. h., elec., hard- wood floors, laundry trays, colonial front porch, double rear porches, built- in refrigerator. Modern in every re- spect. Reached via Trinidad and Burleith bus line; located just North of Fla. Ave. bet. W. Va. Ave. and 12th St. 7. GRADY 904 14th St. N.W.—Main 6181 No Olivides el Nombre si Poseer Tu Sonado Castillo‘ Modern Features Entrance Hall Four Bedrooms Two Baths Built-in Garage Handmade Tile Roofing Stenciled Shutters Tile Garden Fountain Chestnut Trim Frigidaire Sculptured Stone Work Casement Windows Ballard Oil Burner Wrought Iron Hardware Beautifully Landscaped Chevy Chase D.C. Bringing the Finer Type of Home Within Reach of the Average Income Don't Fail to Inspect This Noted Group Sunday architect’s reply to the de- mand of the moment for the picturesque in architecture and the luxurious in equipment. The location in delightful Chevy Chase establishes beyond all question—the high character of the nelghborhood—the enjoy- ment of unique social advan- tages; the certamty of future en- hancement in value. The price and terms mean that the man of average income need no longer delay owning and bestowing on his family this means of en- joying life’s best things. THES‘E homes are a famous AURORA HILLS HOMES, Inc. 1015 15th Street A BARGAIN *13,950 North Cleveland Park constructed of the very best of material. 3647 Veazey Street A home beautifully designed, desirably located, well planned and There are six large rooms, two tiled baths, hardwood floors throughout, floor plugs in every room, including baths, double rear porches and concrete front porch with lights, laundry facilities and toilet in basement. OPEN DAILY Drive out Connecticut Avenue to Bureau of Standards, turn left on Van Ness two blocks to houses: C. H. SMALL CO. 925 15th St. N.W. Main 6861 Another Home Is Ready in Edgemoor, Md. You are buying in the most select suburb of near-by Washington when you buy in Edgemoor—and you are getting a Home that is a gem—at the most unusual price that has been quoted in this section. 4812 Montgomery Lane The biggest six-room House you ever saw in Stucco construction— artistic finish of the walls; exceedingly handsome floors; perfectly appointed bath. Kitchen with every convenience at hand. Very best of hot-water heating plants—with separate heater for the service water. Lot 5615 feet front by 120 feet deep. 10,75 We can arrange the terms your way. The exclusiveness of Edgemoor is an asset in the investment value— besides offering a charming environment. The Home will be open for inspection every day and evening—including Sunday. 1415 K Street